This documentary, a collaboration by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Northern Light Productions, explores the benefits of land use planning for urban development. It also examines the

This documentary, a collaboration by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Northern Light Productions, explores the benefits of land use planning for urban development. It also examines the costs to farmers when city boundaries are established.

Sustainable development involves key issues such as economic growth, gentrification, local food and farming, property rights, and civic participation.

To view more videos on Portland's sustainability progress, visit the Portland Sustainability Leadership channel on YouTube.

The Last Mountain, released June 2011, explores a critical energy battle in America's Appalachian heartland. A mining giant aims to explode a mountain for coal, while the community seeks to

The Last Mountain, released June 2011, explores a critical energy battle in America's Appalachian heartland. A mining giant aims to explode a mountain for coal, while the community seeks to preserve it and build a wind farm. This film highlights a conflict affecting our collective energy future.

Find release dates and cities for *The Last Mountain*.

For more films, lectures, and speeches on high-risk energy alternatives, explore EarthSayers.tv's Special Collection.

Published December 2, 2025, by The New Press, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" by Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, and Beyond Plastics is an

Published December 2, 2025, by The New Press, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" by Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, and Beyond Plastics is an Amazon Editors' Pick. This powerful investigation reveals plastic's devastating impact on human health and the environment, from poisoned oceans and polluted air to microplastic contamination and environmental racism.

The book critically examines plastic's paradox, challenging the belief that recycling alone can solve the crisis. Instead, it debunks industry claims and emphasizes the urgent need for action, offering practical solutions like a "household waste audit" to empower readers. Learn more at: beyondplastics.org/publications/problem-with-plastic-book (ISBN: 9781620979457).

Historian Kai Bird's new book, *The Outlier*, offers a definitive account of Jimmy Carter's presidency, detailing his controversial policies and "outlier" status. Bird, a Pulitzer winner, accessed

Historian Kai Bird's new book, *The Outlier*, offers a definitive account of Jimmy Carter's presidency, detailing his controversial policies and "outlier" status. Bird, a Pulitzer winner, accessed private papers and diaries, revealing Carter's humility and self-confidence. The book traces Carter's administration, from domestic agenda to foreign policy, and his battles with Washington over issues like healthcare and inequality.

Join Kai Bird for a fascinating conversation about this often-misunderstood leader. This program, part of The Commonwealth Club's Good Lit series, was held on August 18, 2021, featuring Bird, Dr. Gloria Duffy, and Dr. Mary Bitterman. Explore more programs and events from The Commonwealth Club: YouTube | Events | Watch & Listen.

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, two sessions will address critical future skills. The first, from 09:30 to 10:45, explores "Skills for the green and digital transition," examining their

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, two sessions will address critical future skills. The first, from 09:30 to 10:45, explores "Skills for the green and digital transition," examining their interconnected impacts on jobs, skills, and policy for a just transition.

The second session, from 11:15 to 12:30, focuses on "Future skills requirements in the age of emerging technologies." It will analyze how new technologies, especially AI, are reshaping the workplace and skill demands across industries, and consider effective policy responses.

Both sessions feature expert moderators and panelists from diverse international organizations, offering insights into these crucial topics for the future of work.

EarthX is a media company and the official network of Earth Day, dedicated to inspiring global care for our planet. We promote conservation and sustainability through an omni-channel approach,

EarthX is a media company and the official network of Earth Day, dedicated to inspiring global care for our planet. We promote conservation and sustainability through an omni-channel approach, delivering original series, documentaries, and short-form content across our 24/7 linear channel, social, and digital platforms. Our programming offers sustainable solutions and inspiring topics on climate and environmental challenges.

The "Law & Nature" series, developed by the EarthxLaw Advisory Council, features prominent environmental law practitioners. These discussions explore critical legal and policy issues vital for environmental protection, examining how companies and governments address them.

Visit EarthX at https://earthxmedia.com/.

Joan Baez returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs on January 27, 2025, nearly 45 years after her last visit. This time, she offers an intimate talk, not a performance, delving into her personal

Joan Baez returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs on January 27, 2025, nearly 45 years after her last visit. This time, she offers an intimate talk, not a performance, delving into her personal thoughts and life experiences—the person behind the stardom.

She will discuss her new book of poems, "When You See My Mother: Ask Her to Dance." This collection, a personal diary in poetry, shares reflections from her childhood, cherished memories, and insights into contemporaries like Bob Dylan and Mimi Fariña.

Join us for a unique look into the reminiscences of this iconic artist. Joan Baez will be in conversation with music journalist Ben Fong-Torres, hosted by Robert Melton.

Dr. Bullard, an award-winning author of eighteen books, is a leading expert in environmental and climate justice, sustainable development, and related fields. His seminal work, *Dumping in Dixie*,

Dr. Bullard, an award-winning author of eighteen books, is a leading expert in environmental and climate justice, sustainable development, and related fields. His seminal work, *Dumping in Dixie*, is a standard text. He co-founded the HBCU Climate Change Consortium and directs the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, having previously served as Dean at Texas Southern University.

In 2022, Dr. Bullard received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree *in absentia* from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, where his commencement address was read to great acclaim. He was welcomed to campus on April 26, 2023, by the Graduate School and Earth Commons.

This episode of the Circular Economy Show explores how a circular economy can reverse biodiversity loss, largely driven by resource extraction. It features an interview with the lead author of the

This episode of the Circular Economy Show explores how a circular economy can reverse biodiversity loss, largely driven by resource extraction. It features an interview with the lead author of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's latest paper on the topic, highlights real-world examples of circular design benefits from agriculture to the built environment, and includes The Nature Conservancy's Robert Jones discussing aquaculture's role in ocean health.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Subscribe for more insightful videos on our YouTube channel. Find out more about our work and follow us online at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.

This excerpt is from Professor Leif Wenar's January 27th presentation in Seattle. The full speech is

This excerpt is from Professor Leif Wenar's January 27th presentation in Seattle. The full speech is available here. Wenar is the author of Blood Oil: Tyrants, Violence, and the Rules That Run the World.

He holds the Chair of Philosophy & Law at Kings College London, where he has worked since 1997. A Stanford alumnus, he completed his doctoral thesis at Harvard with John Rawls, Robert Nozick, and T.M. Scanlon.

This excerpt was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability. Learn more and get involved in the Clean Trade movement at cleantrade.org.